Vicious Creature
Lauren Mayberry · 2024
39 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
Ethereal synths intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting yet danceable soundscape that invites deep reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Something in the Air — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric production and longing lyrics that encapsulate Mayberry's artistic transition.
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Crocodile Tears — With sharp lyricism that critiques superficial emotions, this track showcases Mayberry's strength in blending incisive commentary with catchy melodies.
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Oh, Mother — A deeply personal ballad, this song reveals vulnerability through its haunting arrangement and raw emotional delivery, standing out as a highlight of the album.
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Mantra — This track combines infectious hooks with reflective lyrics about self-identity, capturing the essence of Mayberry's evolution as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of evolving synths and introspective lyrics, marking a solid debut for Mayberry.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
- Synth layers often build in complexity throughout each track, creating a rich soundscape that evolves over time.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside melodic vocals, blending different forms of expression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Something in the Air 3:47
- 2 Crocodile Tears 3:23
- 3 Shame 2:34
- 4 Anywhere but Dancing 3:47
- 5 Punch Drunk 2:48
- 6 Oh, Mother 4:03
- 7 Sorry, Etc 2:06
- 8 Change Shapes 3:25
- 9 Mantra 3:26
- 10 A Work of Fiction 2:20
- 11 Sunday Best 4:18
- 12 Are You Awake? 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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